Table of Contents

Foreword

Camera Body Reference

1 Basic Camera Setup

Learning about the Nikon D610

First Use of the Camera

First-Time HD-SLR Users

Five Steps for First-Time Camera Configuration

Accessing the Camera Menus

Camera Functions for Initial Configuration

Personal Camera Settings Recommendations

Things to Know When Reading This Book

Downloadable Resources Website

2 Playback Menu

Delete

Playback Folder

Hide Image

Playback Display Options

Copy Image(s)

Image Review

After Delete

Rotate Tall

Slide Show

DPOF Print Order

Author’s Conclusions

3 Shooting Menu

User Settings U1 and U2

Configuring the Shooting Menu

Reset Shooting Menu

Storage Folder

File Naming

Role Played by Card in Slot 2

Image Quality

Image Size

Image Area

JPEG Compression

NEF (RAW) Recording

White Balance

Set Picture Control

Manage Picture Control

Auto Distortion Control

Color Space

Active D-Lighting

HDR (High Dynamic Range)

Vignette Control

Long Exposure NR

High ISO NR

ISO Sensitivity Settings

Remote Control Mode

Multiple Exposure

Interval Timer Shooting

Time-Lapse Photography

Movie Settings

Author’s Conclusions

4 Custom Setting Menu

Using the Camera’s Help System

The User Settings and the Custom Setting Menu

Using the Custom Setting Menu

a Autofocus

b Metering/Exposure

c Timers/AE Lock

d Shooting/Display

e Bracketing/Flash

f Controls

g Movie

Modified Custom Setting Notice

Author’s Conclusions

5 Setup Menu

Format Memory Card

Save User Settings

Reset User Settings

Monitor Brightness

Clean Image Sensor

Lock Mirror Up for Cleaning

Image Dust Off Ref Photo

HDMI

Flicker Reduction

Time Zone and Date

Language

Image Comment

Auto Image Rotation

Battery Info

Copyright Information

Save/Load Settings

GPS

Virtual Horizon

Non-CPU Lens Data

AF Fine-Tune

Eye-Fi Upload

Firmware Version

Author’s Conclusions

6 Retouch Menu

Retouched File Numbering

Accessing the Retouch Functions – Two Methods

Playback Retouching

Using Retouch Menu Items Directly

D-Lighting

Red-Eye Correction

Trim

Monochrome

Filter Effects

Color Balance

Image Overlay

NEF (RAW) Processing

Resize

Quick Retouch

Straighten

Distortion Control

Fisheye

Color Outline

Color Sketch

Perspective Control

Miniature Effect

Selective Color

Edit Movie

Side-by-Side Comparison

Author’s Conclusions

7 My Menu and Recent Settings

My Menu

Recent Settings

Author’s Conclusions

8 Metering, Exposure Modes, and Histogram

Section 1 – Metering

Section 2 – Exposure Modes

Section 3 – Histogram

Author’s Conclusions

9 White Balance

How Does White Balance Work?

Color Temperature

Manual White Balance Using the WB Button

Manual White Balance Using the Shooting Menu

Manual Color Temperature (K) with the WB Button

Manual Color Temperature (K) with the Shooting Menu

Measuring Ambient Light by Using PRE

Fine-Tuning White Balance

Editing the PRE White Balance Comment Field

Using the White Balance from a Previously Captured Image

Protecting a White Balance Preset

Auto White Balance

Should I Worry about White Balance If I Shoot in RAW Mode?

White Balance Tips and Tricks

Author’s Conclusions

10 Autofocus, AF-Area, and Release Modes

Section 1 – Autofocus in Viewfinder Photography

Section 2 – Autofocus in Live View Photography

Section 3 – Release Modes

Custom Settings for Autofocus (a1–a7)

Author’s Conclusions

11 Live View Photography Mode

Using Live View Photography Mode

Live View Photography Mode Screens

Selecting a Picture Control in Live View

Changing the Monitor Brightness

Closing Notes on Live View Photography Mode

Author’s Conclusions

12 Movie Live View Mode

No Tripod and Handheld Modes

Selecting Movie Live View Mode

Movie Live View Still Images

Movie Live View Screens

Preparing to Make Movies

Recording a Video with Your D610

Displaying Movies

Limitations in Movie Mode Video Capture

Author’s Conclusions

13 Speedlight Flash

Light Is a Photographer’s Friend!

What Is a Guide Number?

Flash Modes

Flash Compensation

Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)

Author’s Conclusions

Credits

Index